subject: Selecting The Right Fireplace For Your Home [print this page] The selection process for a fireplace is serious business given the importance of the fireplace in the home. Some people like to gather all of the facts on several different fireplaces from several different fireplace manufacturers and decide on the advantages and disadvantages of each of the fireplace options available to them, narrowing down the fireplace choices. Other people approach the process of buying a fireplace or wood stove more like a shopping experience. They go to various fireplace stores and showrooms, looking at a variety of available fireplaces, and eventually make a decision largely based on which fireplace manufacturer and which fireplace model the salesperson recommends. Our web site should provide you with the tools to conduct your own research on a variety of fireplaces and other considerations for the selection of the best fireplace for your needs.
You should research on our web site the many options available to you if you own a masonry fireplace and want to install gas logs, a fireplace insert or a gas or wood stove. You can also learn about the differences between a gas fireplace and a fireplace insert. You may want to learn about the different fuel options that are available to burn fireplaces and fireplace inserts, in addition to stoves. You can look through our product guide to get a feel for the products offered by Fireplace Village and, based on that information, you will have a better idea of the most appropriate stove or fireplace for your style and your budget.
Local building codes or construction specifications may be an issue as well. Some areas do not even permit certain types of fireplaces or wood stoves, so understanding the local rules is a very important step in this process. In the end though, choosing a fireplace will come down to a compromise between looks and efficiency, between up-front cost and ongoing cost for fuel, and between convenience and ease-of-use with independence and environmental friendliness. Once you have examined all of your fireplace choices and read the information available on our web site for fireplaces and wood stoves, you can select your fireplace or wood stove equipped with the knowledge to be sure you are buying the fireplace or wood stove that is right for your home and family.
